Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALL FOR GARDA CAR DEPLOYMENT IN SOUTH CONNEMARA TO TACKLE RISING RURAL CRIME
Date Published: 15-Nov-2012
Concerns over rising rural crime in the South Connemara area have been brought before the Seanad this week.
The matter was raised by Galway West Senator Trevor O’Clochartaigh who called on Minister Alan Shatter to allocate an extra garda car to the area in light of a recent spate of robberies.
170 new garda vehicles are to come on stream nationally, with the first of these expected to come into operation in December and January.
This is on top of a batch of 42 vehicles already added in 2012.
However, Senator O’Clochartaigh has asked the Justice Minister to consider rural Connemara and its policing needs.
Speaking in reply, Minister Shatter said decisions on allocations and deployment will ultimately be made by the commissioner and divisional chief-superintendents.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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